ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
Unexpected ART cont .
Bexley
Bexley is another area of Kent that is chock-full of gorgeous and surprising artistic pieces . They include :
Wood carvings at Lesnes Abbey Wood Tom Harvey , a wood sculptor , has created a series of sculptures showing natural heritage and enhancing the landscape at Lesnes Abbey Woods .
The Fish Mosaic , Erith This award-winning mosaic sculpture by Gary Drostle is based on the medieval De Luci Family ’ s Arms .
The Cob at Belvedere Created by renowned artist Andy Scott , this stunning five-metre high steel sculpture of a gypsy cob horse celebrates the unique character and industrial history of the area surrounding it .
Propella Created by renowned artist Andy Scott this steel sculpture represents the rich industrial history of Crayford , particularly its links with the Vickers Company .
Cobtree Manor Park
Cobtree Manor Park in Maidstone is full of unexpected art thanks to its dedicated sculpture trail . Take a wander through the pathways and you ’ ll come across a variety of different sculptures which are just stunning . As well as the sculptures in its 50 acres of parkland , you can find a themed play area and a café . Idyllic .
Thanet
The area of Thanet seems to be awash with beautiful – and unexpected – art . Wander through Ramsgate , Margate and Broadstairs and you ’ ll come across such wonders as :
• Stone sofas in Charlotte Court , Ramsgate
• Tracey Emin neon sign above Droit House ( the Visit Thanet building ), Margate Harbour
• Hands and Molecules in Ramsgate
• Animal drawings on the buildings around Margate Old Town
• Drawings on the walls along the seafront in Ramsgate
• Poems and structures outside Margate station
• Martin Cheek ’ s mosaic on the Turner to Dickens walk
• Mrs Booth / the Shell Lady of Margate ( end of Harbour arm )
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